HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1735 FILED ON: 1/20/2011
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1030
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
David M. Torrisi
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the passage of the accompanying:
An Act relative to the direct shipment of alcohol.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
David M. Torrisi | 14th Essex |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1735 FILED ON: 1/20/2011
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1030
By Mr. Torrisi of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1030) of David M. Torrisi relative to the shipment of alcohol directly to residents of the Commonwealth or to another state. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
An Act relative to the direct shipment of alcohol.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 15 of Chapter 138, of the Massachusetts General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the last sentence the following new paragraph:-
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, an alcohol retailer licensed under this section, may sell and ship alcohol directly to a resident of the Commonwealth or another state where the shipment would be allowed, who is at least 21 years of age, for such resident’s personal use, and not for resale.
